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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,051.75, 459,622.35 and 182,148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,051.75, 459,622.35 and 182,148.75 is: 251,371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,051.75 : 459,622.35 = 182,148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,051.75/459,622.35 = 182,148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,051.75x = 459,622.35 × 182,148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,051.75x = 83,719,636,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,719,636,524.56/333,051.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,371.26

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